Australia is edging towards a 2-0 series sweep over Sri Lanka after Alex Carey’s breathtaking century propelled the visitors into a formidable position in the second test.

Alex Carey's record-breaking 156 in Galle surpasses Adam Gilchrist's highest score by an Australian wicketkeeper in Asia, guiding Australia to a strong position in the second Test against Sri Lanka alongside stand-in captain Steven Smith.

Alex Carey became the first Australian wicketkeeper-batter to score 150 or more runs in a Test innings on Asian soil. Adam Gilchrist came close in 2004, scoring 144 runs against Sri Lanka in Kandy in 2004.

Alex Carey launched a counter-attack against Sri Lankan spinners and scored 156 runs at a strike rate over 80.

Australian wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey surpassed the legendary Adam Gilchrist to register the highest score by an Australian wicketkeeper in Asian conditions. Carey played a remarkable knock of 156 in the second Test against Sri Lanka at Galle International Stadium to break Gilchrist's long-standing record.

Australian cricketer Alex Carey became the first from his team to score 150 runs in Asian conditions, surpassing Adam Gilchrist's previous record. Achieving this in the second Test against Sri Lanka,

Australia's wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey has broken a long-standing record with his brilliant 156-run innings against Sri Lanka in Galle. Carey's performance is now the highest score by an Australian wicketkeeper in Asia, bettering Adam Gilchrist 's previous best.

Australian wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey overtook legendary Adam Gilchrist's record on Saturday, becoming the first wicketkeeper-batter from his team to touch the 150-run mark in Asian conditions. Carey achieved this accomplishment during the second Test against Sri Lanka at Galle.